Baby Shower!!

I am so blessed that I have the family that I do. At first, I was against having a baby shower since I already had one with my daughter, but I found out that I was having a boy and warmed up to the idea.  Also, the last three times I traveled up to Ohio was to attend funerals.  It was so nice to get together with my family and friends for a joyous occasion.

The day that I found out what I was having, my mom (MaryJo) and Stephanie (my sister in law) started planning!  Stephanie even sent me over a power point presentation of ideas so I could sort thru them.  So amazing!! Knowing that I was having a boy meant one thing for the baby shower, an airline theme.  Kiko and I are both in aviation and it just isn't a job. Aviation is a passion for the both of us.

With all of the problems going on in my pregnancy (you will get an update for my 27 weeks blog which will be coming tomorrow), my mom wanted to make sure that I could fly up so we did it a little early. We planned it also so Kiko could come up. He is so cute and loves to be involved in everything.

I went up to Ohio a few days early so I could help with the final decorations and details. (I may or not may have OCD and need things a certain way)  Steph and I spent hours on making our gift bags.  Totally worth the time! We wanted cute suit case luggage gift bags.  We bought (meaning my mom) brown paper bags, blue ribbon and scrapbook stickers.  We made one as a template.  So we just cut out a handle, used double sided tape to add the ribbon and stuck cute stickers on.

These were worth all of the time that we spent making them. Plus, Steph and I laughed and talked the entire time.  I love projects that make you sit down and talk because throughout this entire baby shower process, Steph and I got so much closer. I would say that is why I appreciate these gift bags.




We also made signs that said "Baggage Claim, Arrivals, TSA, Lavatory, Galley and BV Airlines.  There aren't a lot of pictures of those but I will find some!

Thanks to Pinterest we got the great idea of "cloud jello".  Sooo soo cute! And so easy to make.

 These are also easy to make.  Just find plastic cups that are very very clear. Some aren't so clear and you want to be able to see the cloud effect.  My mom just made blueberry jello and whipped cream.  My second mom (one of my moms best friends and someone I look up to) Missy put these together at the shower.  She did an amazing job.  I appreciate all of her help, but she is always there for us!


We also made labels and stuck them on everything.  We wanted the labels to match the invitations.

We made these labels and put them on the cups, water bottles, and we planned on putting them on our "first class meal" to go boxes.









Lastly thanks to my incredible brother, Tanner, we had run ways down the middle of our tables.  Steph and I thought that there was no way we could get it done because we only had an hour to set everything up.  Tanner stepped in with the help of Ryan, my sisters boyfriend, and made it happen.  They put it together so fast and they looked so good.  I do want to take the time to thank my brother for everything that he did for me and this shower.  He was such a huge help.  I am beyond proud of my brother and everything that he has done in his short 21 years of life.  He is the most generous person I know.  I hope my son is just like him. Tanner is the perfect role model (besides Kiko of course) for Shiny Anchor.

The tables were made out of blue and black table cloth.  Tanner and Ryan cut wide strips  out of the black and laid them down the middle.  They used a wide white shiny tape and put the dashes down the middle.  The control tower centerpieces were made out of two terracotta planters.  We gorilla glued them on top of each other.  We also named each table for an airport that meant a lot to Kiko and I.  We also had a game where the guests had to guess airport codes.  My brother also bought a lot of airplanes and helicopters to put down the center of the runway. The kids also got to take them home.

We had a TSA area set up. That is where the kids got to go and make airplanes and color so the adults could enjoy the shower.

It was so nice to get together and spend time with my friends and family.  I really needed it. I come from such a strong family of woman and being around them in comforting while I'm pregnant.  I just wish I could travel home more but I'm grounded until this baby comes out.  I want to thank everyone who came to celebrate such a joyous time in my life (even though it hasn't been the easiest labor).

 This is myself and my moms neighbor, Cindy.  She is one incredible person, mother, and woman.  As you can tell from the picture, I was so happy to see her.  She is full of love and a woman I look up to.  It was great to see her.

My crazy sister, Shaye, mom, and brother Tanner hard at work getting all of the "first class" meals ready for the guests.  Without them, I wouldn't have such a good life.

<3 Kristen <3 She and I have not been friends for millions of years but in the last new years that we have known eachother, we have been very close.  I had to move back to Ohio for awhile and she was always there for me.  I would do anything in the world for her. In the next picture, you will see that she made a beautiful painting for the babys room.  As soon as I opened it, I started to cry.  It means so much to me that she would take the time to paint me something that is so beautiful and so meaningful.

It is the perfect painting.  Its a vintage airplane and the quote says  " When once you have tasted flight, you will always walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward: for there you have been and there you will always be." 
It's one of my favorite quotes and perfection for the nursery.  

This is my beautiful nanny (or grandma).  Everyone calls her nanny.  This time last year I had 3 grandparents and now this year I just have her.  I cherish every single moment, conversation, and piece of advice she gives me.  She has the kindest heart and is the most honest person you'll ever meet.  I am so glad that she was able to make it.  It meant the world to me.

<3 Siblings <3 How am I the oldest but the shortest?  Not fair!  I'm blessed that have them. The may have driven me nuts when we were younger but I'm glad we are as close we are now.

This is as normal as you will get from us!

I'm happy that I can have such a great sister and best friend! <3 

 My partner in everything! Steph<3 She was destined to date my brother so we could be friends.  She is the perfect addition to our family.  

Our family is about to be complete with the addition to a sweet baby boy.  

My life is so blessed and so filled with love.

Kiko and Alli are the biggest reason my life is so full of life and love.

Kiko is my best friend, biggest cheerleader, biggest head ache, and love of my life.

Alli is my little princess and whole world. She is going to be such a great big sister.

This little boy will come into the world so loved. 

I again want to thank everyone who came to the shower to celebrate a new little life. It couldn't have gone better.  I had the best time.  From start to finish, it was filled with love. I am one lucky person to have such a great family and perfect friends.